Entering the 21th season as the head coach at Ironwood Ridge, Bill Lang has built the Nighthawks volleyball program into not only the top program in Southern Arizona, but one that consistently contends at the highest level in the State.  Lang is also the school's Beach Volleyball for the newest varsity sport that heads into its eighth year.

In the last 15 seasons alone, Lang has guided the Nighthawks to 14 5A Region Championships and 9 appearances in the 5A State semifinals. The Nighthawks have won a combined 395 matches during this stretch, including a 144-10 regulation record over Southern Arizona competition.

While at Ironwood Ridge, Lang has mentored five Player of the Year players that include former Nighthawks Jordan Weatherless (2014; Illinios State), Kennedy Kurtz (2013; Sacratmento State), Michaela Christiaansen (2010; Pepperdine/South Carolina); Christina Solverson (2007; Auburn), and Michelle McLain (2004); along with 50 first team All-Region selections and seven All-State players. In 2010, Christiaansen became a two-time 5A All-State first team player as becoming the program’s first player to be selected on the six-member All-Arizona Team. He has been named Coach of the Year in 2003, 2004, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2020 as well as the Arizona Coach of the Year by the Arizona Coaches Association in 2004 (girls) and in 2004 and 2005 (boys).

Off the court, the Nighthawks have been just as impressive in the classroom by maintaining one of the highest GPA’s of all athletic teams. Ironwood Ridge has earned the national All-Academic Team honors from the America Volleyball Coaches Association during every varsity season, 2002-20.

Lang’s career record stands at 485-174 entering the 2016 campaign, including a 141-17 region record and an impressive 119-16 home record where Ironwood Ridge has been the most dominant. Creating a unique home court advantage has been one of Lang’s strategic plans since starting the program. In 2010, Ironwood Ridge was named the “Best Home Court Advantage” in the nation by prepvolleyball.com, a national online publication, crediting the 7th Man Club (formerly know as the “Court Jesters”, the volleyball court, the advanced sound system, and the team’s record in the postseason as major factor’s in the selection.

Prior to taking the reins of the Nighthawk program, Lang was an assistant volleyball coach at his alma mater Canyon del Oro High School from 1999-2000. He also coached at Rincon High School from 1995-98. As an assistant at Rincon, the Rangers won the region title in 1997 and finished second in 1998.

Lang has worked to promote the game of volleyball in the community as well as being an advocate at the State level. He has served on the AIA Volleyball Coaches Advisory for 10 years and created and managed Volleypalooza - Ironwood Ridge's popular middle school tournament every April.  In 2005, he led the charge as the President of the Arizona Association for Volleyball Coaches and the AIA 5A Volleyball Representative to adopt the best 3-of-5 sets for all varsity matches as well as creating a consistent State tournament format. Changes that were praised by volleyball coaches and players statewide.

At the club level, Lang continues to promote the sport he loves in Southern Arizona. He serves as the Director Club Cactus Juniors Volleyball Club, a non-profit organization training programs for players of ages 8-18. Lang also organizes the annual Cactus Classic Volleyball Invitational, a national volleyball tournament held at the Tucson Convention Center.

Lang joined the Ironwood Ridge faculty in 2008 teaching Business Management and Technology, along with Informational Technology and website development.  He is now the Department Chair for the school's Career and Technical Education Department and teaches Computer Applications and Design along with Software Development.

Born on January 26, 1970 in Batavia, New York, Lang is married to the former Charmaine Mayzak. Together, they have two daughters, Cosette Elizabeth (21) and Isabella Antoinette (18).